Planning

Supported Accommodation - Security and Concierge Services

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 13:28

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of Security and Concierge Services across fourteen supported accommodation sites in Cardiff. This includes services for single and family accommodations as well as specialist young person’s models. The procurement, identified by the title "Supported Accommodation - Security and Concierge Services," is in the planning stage, with the tender expected to be published by the end of July 2026. The council is seeking to award a single supplier framework, valued at approximately £3,700,000, with the current contract set to conclude on 31 December 2026. Businesses should note the procurement will be conducted via an open procedure, focusing on service delivery that emphasizes psychological and trauma-informed care to support vulnerable residents. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically security services, and covers the UKL22 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, especially those experienced in providing care-focused security solutions, to establish a partnership with Cardiff Council. Companies that are well-versed in building positive client relationships and delivering services with empathy will be particularly suited to compete for this contract. The procurement employs an open procedure, ensuring an accessible entry to various capable firms. The focus on collaboration with support staff, alongside the delivery of safety and stability, offers firms the chance to expand their services in community well-being and grow their presence within sub-central government tenders in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Accommodation - Security and Concierge Services

Notice Description

Service being tendered: Cardiff Council is releasing a tender for the provision of Security and Concierge Services to be provided across fourteen of their supported accommodation sites across Cardiff, including single and family accommodation, managed properties and a specialist young person's model. This is not a traditional or rigid security contract. The service is intended to support vulnerable residents within accommodation settings, with officers working alongside support staff to promote safety, wellbeing and stability. The service must be delivered in a psychologically informed and trauma-informed way, with an emphasis on building positive relationships and responding to residents with empathy, respect and an understanding of their individual needs. Current contract ends: 31 December 2026 Value: Approximately PS3,700,000 Duration: 1 year with option to extend for 12 months Contract Type: Single Supplier Framework. Subject to call off contracts. Indicative Timeline: Tender to be published End of July

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 month framework length with the option to extend a further 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ada8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052866-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-07-04

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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